On June 10th, Teladoc Health, a global virtual-care company, announced that experienced healthcare leader Charles “Chuck” Divita, III, would be filling the role of chief executive officer immediately and joining Teladoc Health’s Board of Directors.
As a global leader in virtual care, Teladoc Health offers innovative solutions to make healthcare more accessible. Guided by a passion for delivering quality healthcare to individuals in need around the world, the company offers a variety of services, extending beyond primary care visits and supporting patients of all ages who seek support with mental health care, dermatology, nutrition, and more.
Teladoc Health uses patented health signals and personalized patient interactions to produce better health outcomes across all facets of care, transforming the healthcare experience for many individuals across the globe at every stage of their lives. The company has gathered over two decades of knowledge and skills, leveraging its expertise and data-driven insights to meet the needs of a growing demographic of individuals seeking virtual care.
Divita joins the virtual healthcare leader from GuideWell, a well-regarded health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue (the leading healthcare plan in the Sunshine State). At GuideWell, Divita served as the executive vice president of commercial marketing, where he was responsible for $23 billion in revenue and had accountability for Florida Blue’s individual consumer, insured group, and national account self-funded businesses. Divita brings to Teladoc Health a history that proves his strengths in growth, innovation, and advancing new models across a wide range of healthcare stakeholders.
Before his time with GuideWell, Divita was the chief financial officer of FPIC Insurance Group, a publicly traded property and casualty insurer specializing in medical professional liability. Divita has also served on the boards of Prime Therapeutics, Availity, and Vim. He remains focused on community service endeavors, serving on the boards of Ronald-McDonald House in Jacksonville and Teach for America.
Jr. Chairman of the Teladoc Health Board of Directors, David B. Snow, Jr, stated, “In today’s healthcare landscape, Chuck is the perfect example of experience, respect, and competence among executives, and we are pleased to welcome him to Teladoc Health. We are confident we have selected an innovative and visionary leader capable of delivering growth at scale, value for our clients, and positive relationships with all our partners and colleagues. His combination of large healthcare companies and public company experience makes him a tremendous asset to Teladoc Health. We would also like to sincerely thank Mala Murthy for her contributions as acting CEO.”
Divita shared his appreciation for this opportunity with Teladoc Health, saying, “I’m honored and grateful to the Board for this opportunity. Teladoc Health has been successful at securing a leading position in the marketplace, and I look forward to working closely with my new colleagues to build upon this foundation, advance key strategic priorities, and ensure the company is positioned for long-term, sustainable success. This will provide new opportunities to positively impact healthcare and the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.”
